Thank you to our Block Heater volunteers for bringing another winter festival to life.
Keep an eye on your inbox for the volunteer survey. Complete it by Saturday, February 28 at 11:59pm and you’ll be entered into a raffle for some pretty cool prizes.
📸 : @sparrow_ron, @pfesko
Thank you to our Block Heater volunteers for bringing another winter festival to life.
Keep an eye on your inbox for the volunteer survey. Complete it by Saturday, February 28 at 11:59pm and you’ll be entered into a raffle for some pretty cool prizes.
📸 : @sparrow_ron, @pfesko
That being said, today is going to be jam-packed with music, activities, film and friends.
Make sure to take some time to appreciate the world around you that you helped create.
That being said, today is going to be jam-packed with music, activities, film and friends.
Make sure to take some time to appreciate the world around you that you helped create.
Three stages of tunes, with film programming in the Burns West Theatre — what a treat!
Three stages of tunes, with film programming in the Burns West Theatre — what a treat!
The day is finally here — day one of Block Heater 2026!
The party begins tonight at Festival Hall then it’s onto The Confluence for two days of magic.
Viva la Block Heater!
The day is finally here — day one of Block Heater 2026!
The party begins tonight at Festival Hall then it’s onto The Confluence for two days of magic.
Viva la Block Heater!
Here’s what you’ll need to make sure you’re set up for success:
Volunteer badge
Volunteer shirt
Volunteer handbook
Face mask (optional)
Jacket, mitts & toque
Reusable water bottle
Great attitude and excitement for the big line up!
📸 : @sparrow_ron
Here’s what you’ll need to make sure you’re set up for success:
Volunteer badge
Volunteer shirt
Volunteer handbook
Face mask (optional)
Jacket, mitts & toque
Reusable water bottle
Great attitude and excitement for the big line up!
📸 : @sparrow_ron
We will also be holding training at 6pm for everyone on the Door, Raffle, and Cashiers crews.
📸 : @sparrow_ron
We will also be holding training at 6pm for everyone on the Door, Raffle, and Cashiers crews.
📸 : @sparrow_ron
Did you know that volunteers are eligible to purchase tickets, and have often won the big jackpot in the past?
If you see one of our amazing raffle sellers, grab a ticket for your chance at the pot!
📸 : @mitra_samavaki
Did you know that volunteers are eligible to purchase tickets, and have often won the big jackpot in the past?
If you see one of our amazing raffle sellers, grab a ticket for your chance at the pot!
📸 : @mitra_samavaki
Please review your assigned training dates for Block Heater 2026.
These individual training sessions will take no more than an hour and will coincide with your package pick-up — two birds, one snowball❄️
📸 : @sparrow_ron
Please review your assigned training dates for Block Heater 2026.
These individual training sessions will take no more than an hour and will coincide with your package pick-up — two birds, one snowball❄️
📸 : @sparrow_ron
Package pick-up will take place at The Confluence (750 9 Ave SE) on:
Sunday, February 1 from noon–5pm
&
Tuesday, February 3 from 5–8pm.
Thank you, volunteers!
📸 : @sparrow_ron
Package pick-up will take place at The Confluence (750 9 Ave SE) on:
Sunday, February 1 from noon–5pm
&
Tuesday, February 3 from 5–8pm.
Thank you, volunteers!
📸 : @sparrow_ron
All CFMF, Block Heater & Festival Hall volunteers can enjoy a 10% discount off tickets — just shoot an email to [email protected] for the discount code.
📸: @sparrow_ron
All CFMF, Block Heater & Festival Hall volunteers can enjoy a 10% discount off tickets — just shoot an email to [email protected] for the discount code.
📸: @sparrow_ron
Check your email for more details!
📸: @mitra_samavaki
Check your email for more details!
📸: @mitra_samavaki
And don’t forget — volunteers get 10% off for themselves, friends and family. Email [email protected] for your code.
This offer runs until January 7. You can purchase your tickets at buff.ly/mPoh7cf
And don’t forget — volunteers get 10% off for themselves, friends and family. Email [email protected] for your code.
This offer runs until January 7. You can purchase your tickets at buff.ly/mPoh7cf
Thank you for your help with another busy season. Your warm smiles and tremendous hospitality made our little hall extra cozy and welcoming to guests and artists alike.
We will see you in the new year!
📸 : @pfesko, @sparrow_ron
Thank you for your help with another busy season. Your warm smiles and tremendous hospitality made our little hall extra cozy and welcoming to guests and artists alike.
We will see you in the new year!
📸 : @pfesko, @sparrow_ron
Across the globe, volunteering is something that brings us together.
To celebrate, we have some nifty prizes to give away! Check your inbox for our latest newsletter for all the deets!
📸 : @lubel80, @aniiharo, @pfesko
Across the globe, volunteering is something that brings us together.
To celebrate, we have some nifty prizes to give away! Check your inbox for our latest newsletter for all the deets!
📸 : @lubel80, @aniiharo, @pfesko
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A big shout-out to Big Rock Brewery and Righteous Gelato, and to the Globe Cinema for their wonderful hospitality.
📸: @pfesko
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A big shout-out to Big Rock Brewery and Righteous Gelato, and to the Globe Cinema for their wonderful hospitality.
📸: @pfesko
Consider donating today at buff.ly/On1yHFO
Consider donating today at buff.ly/On1yHFO
We’re hosting a volunteer appreciation party this Sunday, November 30, and we still have some room available.
Please note that space is limited. Check your email for our latest newsletter for more details.
📸: @thirdphotography_calgary
We’re hosting a volunteer appreciation party this Sunday, November 30, and we still have some room available.
Please note that space is limited. Check your email for our latest newsletter for more details.
📸: @thirdphotography_calgary
We kick things off Thursday at Festival Hall, then move over to The Confluence for two days of incredible music and so much more.
Wanna volunteer? Head over to buff.ly/QvEQEPx if you’re interested in joining the team.
🎨: @heatherbuchanan
We kick things off Thursday at Festival Hall, then move over to The Confluence for two days of incredible music and so much more.
Wanna volunteer? Head over to buff.ly/QvEQEPx if you’re interested in joining the team.
🎨: @heatherbuchanan
The Folk Festival Society of Calgary (FFSC) is seeking passionate and community-minded individuals to join our Board of Directors in advance of our Annual General Meeting (AGM) in April 2026.
The Folk Festival Society of Calgary (FFSC) is seeking passionate and community-minded individuals to join our Board of Directors in advance of our Annual General Meeting (AGM) in April 2026.
From best buds to cute couples, sunshine to puddles — thanks for highlighting not only the big moments, but also the little ones in between. ♥️
From best buds to cute couples, sunshine to puddles — thanks for highlighting not only the big moments, but also the little ones in between. ♥️
While not everyone can take home first place, we couldn’t let these incredible creations go unnoticed.
Who knew a bunch of music lovers could be so creative?
While not everyone can take home first place, we couldn’t let these incredible creations go unnoticed.
Who knew a bunch of music lovers could be so creative?
Our winner this year is @jjordanmagic for his photo of fellow volunteer @bonspiel, who was in the right place at the right time to catch the t-shirt CAKE launched from the stage on Sunday night.
Congrats!
Our winner this year is @jjordanmagic for his photo of fellow volunteer @bonspiel, who was in the right place at the right time to catch the t-shirt CAKE launched from the stage on Sunday night.
Congrats!
Don’t forget to fill out this year’s survey, you can find the link in the July 28 newsletter.
📸: (first to last) @lubel80, @pfesko, @mitra_samavaki, @sparrow_ron
Don’t forget to fill out this year’s survey, you can find the link in the July 28 newsletter.
📸: (first to last) @lubel80, @pfesko, @mitra_samavaki, @sparrow_ron
See you at the after party
🎨@sarahslaughterart
See you at the after party
🎨@sarahslaughterart
After parties start tonight at the Westin hotel after the Main Stage closes.
🎨@sarahslaughterart
After parties start tonight at the Westin hotel after the Main Stage closes.
🎨@sarahslaughterart